Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, LaPorte, is handling the arrangements for Marlene Jane Schoning, 85, of LaPorte, Indiana, who passed away March 23, 2018.
Marlene was born February 11, 1933, in Robinson, North Dakota, to Carl and Alice (Goodman) Klatt.
On October 17, 1949, in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, she married Henry C. Schoning, who preceded her in death.
Marlene was a homemaker and a member of First Church of God.
She is survived by her daughter, Alice (Randall) Cunningham of LaPorte, Indiana; son, Donald (Lois) Schoning of Bremen, Indiana; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Henry; three sisters and two brothers.
Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, LaPorte. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 29, at the funeral home. Family and friends may gather at 9 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Pastor Jeff Zigler will officiate. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 130 Red Coach Drive, Mishawaka, IN 46545; or the Arthritis Foundation, 1355 Peachtree St. NE, Suite 600, Atlanta, GA 30309.
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